Write a commentThe Patricia Graham ‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards for 2016 have been launched by the Confederation of Community Groups.
Speaking at the launch which this year was held in Newry Credit Union, Mr. Seán Hogan President of Newry Credit Union said: “Newry Credit Union is delighted to once again be the main sponsor of the Confederation of Community Groups ‘Shining Light’ Community Volunteering Awards. It gives me great pleasure to see local people volunteering to support their communities. The Credit Union itself began over 50 years ago from that same spirit of community self-help and it is indeed gratifying and reassuring to see that same ethos is still alive and well in our local area.”
Mr Raymond Jackson, CEO of the Confederation of Community Groups said "The Patricia Graham “Shining Light ”Community Volunteering Awards are a highlight of our year and we are indebted to everyone who supports these awards whether through sponsorship, help in kind, by engaging in the nomination process or by attending on the night. “
This year CCG will be inviting nominations, under eight different Award Categories, from groups and organisations across the Newry & Mourne area. The Award Categories are Age 16-24, Age 25-49, Age 50-64, Age 65+, Older Peoples Services, Youth Work, Community Group and Community Project. The Nomination Process is open until Friday 6th May. Once again we anticipate a high level of interest and a diverse range of nominations reflecting the community landscape locally.”
The Confederation will be seeking sponsorship for each of the different Award Categories and, as in previous years, an Independent Adjudication Panel will be appointed. The Panel will meet in early May to assess the Nominations and select the Award winners. All Nominees will be recognised on the Awards night; Friday 3rd June 2016 in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.
